By: Paolo Manuel C. Fule
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SAN PABLO City, Laguna–The Alliance of Public Health Advocates led by Chief Executive Mr. Samuel C. Madriaga, OTRP, successfully launched the Safe Talks App held on June 28, 2024 at the SM City San Pablo Mall Atrium.
The Safe Talks App Media launch was graced by City Health Officer Dr. James T. Lee Ho, SM City San Pablo Public Relations Manager Ms. Nina Wong, YouthLed PH Program Officer Mr. Markus San Gabriel, Rotary Club of San Pablo President Bing Matoto, City Health Office AHDP Coordinator Ms. Shirley Armamento, YPEER Pilipinas Senior Program Officer Mr. Carl Angelo Ortiz, Safe Talks Project Research and Education Officer Ms. Jazmyn Magpantay, AHDP Manager Dra. Jaira Evangelista, and San Pablo City Councilor Hon. Carmela Acebedo.
The event was well participated by youth volunteers, young scouts, and young journalists from San Pablo City and nearby municipalities. The event aims to reach more youth for free access in peer consultation, reproductive health forum, digital peer education training, and exclusive directories by downloading the Safe Talks App on Google Play and App Store.
Asked how the App can be downloaded and its importance for today’s youth, “It’s easy to download and it is very informative. This is also important for the youth for us to be informed about these kinds of issues”, said Miguel De Gorostiza, a grade 12 student.